Tomlinson's RBI single in 9th lifts Giants over Rockies 3-2
DENVER (AP) — Kelby Tomlinson won't be penalized for being picked off first base earlier in the game. That fine has been officially waived by manager Bruce Bochy. His big hit was payment enough. Tomlinson lined a one-out, tiebreaking single in the ninth and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Tuesday night.
DENVER (AP) — Kelby Tomlinson won't be penalized for being picked off first base earlier in the game. That fine has been officially waived by manager Bruce Bochy. His big hit was payment enough. Tomlinson lined a one-out, tiebreaking single in the ninth and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Tuesday night.
UFC's Miesha Tate helps rescue an injured girl, receives heart-warming thank you
UFC fighter Miesha Tate is calling it one of the most rewarding days of her athletic career.
UFC fighter Miesha Tate is calling it one of the most rewarding days of her athletic career.
Angels hold off Oakland comeback, power past Athletics
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A day earlier, Jered Weaver watched the frightening play as teammate Matt Shoemaker went down when hit in the head by a screaming line drive. "It was kind of a weird game yesterday, it's almost like you don't know what to do as far as, 'Do we keep playing this game or what?'" Weaver said.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A day earlier, Jered Weaver watched the frightening play as teammate Matt Shoemaker went down when hit in the head by a screaming line drive. "It was kind of a weird game yesterday, it's almost like you don't know what to do as far as, 'Do we keep playing this game or what?'" Weaver said.
Giants struggle against Bettis, fall 6-0 to Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Bruce Bochy can't explain why his team is in such an offensive funk. "We're looking for that magic wand," the San Francisco manager said. "We are looking for someone to get us going." No one stepped up Monday. Chad Bettis held San Francisco in check by throwing a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Carlos Gonzalez hit a grand slam as...
DENVER (AP) — Bruce Bochy can't explain why his team is in such an offensive funk. "We're looking for that magic wand," the San Francisco manager said. "We are looking for someone to get us going." No one stepped up Monday. Chad Bettis held San Francisco in check by throwing a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Carlos Gonzalez hit a grand slam as...
Giants lose in 13th, drop 3 of 4 to Cubs
Jason Heyward tied it with a single in the ninth inning and his liner to left-center in the 13th won it as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Sunday to take three of four games in a possible playoff preview. Anthony Rizzo led off the 13th with a single off Matt Reynolds (0-1) and went to second on Ben Zobrist's sacrifice. Addison Russell, who had three hits, was walked...
Jason Heyward tied it with a single in the ninth inning and his liner to left-center in the 13th won it as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Sunday to take three of four games in a possible playoff preview. Anthony Rizzo led off the 13th with a single off Matt Reynolds (0-1) and went to second on Ben Zobrist's sacrifice. Addison Russell, who had three hits, was walked...
A's get 1st hit on replay reversal in 8th, edge Red Sox 1-0
Eduardo Rodriguez's no-hit bid for the Boston Red Sox was broken up after a replay reversal with two outs in the eighth inning, and Khris Davis hit a game-ending double in the ninth that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 1-0 victory Sunday. Brock Holt misplayed Davis' double in deep left field for an error that allowed Danny Valencia to score from first base. Valencia drew a leadoff walk...
Eduardo Rodriguez's no-hit bid for the Boston Red Sox was broken up after a replay reversal with two outs in the eighth inning, and Khris Davis hit a game-ending double in the ninth that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 1-0 victory Sunday. Brock Holt misplayed Davis' double in deep left field for an error that allowed Danny Valencia to score from first base. Valencia drew a leadoff walk...
Santa Clara's police chief weighs in on Kaepernick controversy
The chief of the Santa Clara Police Department responded Saturday to threats from a police union regarding outspoken 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Chief Mike Sellers told KTVU he disagreed with Kaepernick’s viewpoint on the police, but criticized the Santa Clara Police Officers Association for telling the 49ers that some of its members were so offended by the star quarterback,...
The chief of the Santa Clara Police Department responded Saturday to threats from a police union regarding outspoken 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Chief Mike Sellers told KTVU he disagreed with Kaepernick’s viewpoint on the police, but criticized the Santa Clara Police Officers Association for telling the 49ers that some of its members were so offended by the star quarterback,...
Rick Porcello tosses gem, Red Sox rout Athletics once again
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rick Porcello didn't allow a baserunner until Jake Smolinski's one-out double in the sixth on the way to his majors-leading 19th victory, and the Boston Red Sox routed the Oakland Athletics yet again with an 11-2 victory Saturday night. David Ortiz hit a two-run double to highlight Boston's seven-run third to chants of "Pa-pi! Pa-pi!" for the...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rick Porcello didn't allow a baserunner until Jake Smolinski's one-out double in the sixth on the way to his majors-leading 19th victory, and the Boston Red Sox routed the Oakland Athletics yet again with an 11-2 victory Saturday night. David Ortiz hit a two-run double to highlight Boston's seven-run third to chants of "Pa-pi! Pa-pi!" for the...
Ace showdown: Bumgarner, Giants knock off Arrieta, Cubs 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner facing Jake Arrieta had an October feel to it, and the San Francisco Giants performed like they belong in the postseason. Bumgarner outpitched Arrieta with 10 strikeouts over six innings, and San Francisco pounced on rare miscues by the Chicago Cubs in a 3-2 victory on Saturday.
CHICAGO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner facing Jake Arrieta had an October feel to it, and the San Francisco Giants performed like they belong in the postseason. Bumgarner outpitched Arrieta with 10 strikeouts over six innings, and San Francisco pounced on rare miscues by the Chicago Cubs in a 3-2 victory on Saturday.
Update: Santa Clara chief responds to POA statment regarding Kaepernick
Santa Clara Police Officers Association issued a letter dated this Friday to the San Francisco 49ers following what they are calling Colin Kaepernick’s “inflammatory statements”.
Santa Clara Police Officers Association issued a letter dated this Friday to the San Francisco 49ers following what they are calling Colin Kaepernick’s “inflammatory statements”.
Documents: 2 USC players under sexual assault investigation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — USC has sent linebacker Don Hill home from Dallas, where the No. 20 Trojans are set to open the season Saturday against No. 1 Alabama.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — USC has sent linebacker Don Hill home from Dallas, where the No. 20 Trojans are set to open the season Saturday against No. 1 Alabama.
Colin Kaepernick says he will donate first million dollars made this year
In a press conference after Thursday night's preseason game against the San Diego Chargers, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took to the podium to discuss his recent protest of the National Anthem.
In a press conference after Thursday night's preseason game against the San Diego Chargers, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took to the podium to discuss his recent protest of the National Anthem.
Kaepernick kneels during national anthem after socks stir controversy
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is stirring more controversy with his anti-police socks. The socks show cartoons of pigs wearing police officer hats...
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is stirring more controversy with his anti-police socks. The socks show cartoons of pigs wearing police officer hats...
Astros rally after wild pitch on strikeout, beat Athletics
HOUSTON (AP) — Evan Gattis hit an RBI single to cap a three-run rally in the eighth inning keyed by a wild pitch on a strikeout, leading the Houston Astros over the Oakland Athletics 4-3 Wednesday. The comeback allowed the Astros to keep pace in the AL wild-card race. They began the day two games behind Baltimore for the second slot. A's starter Ross Detwiler gave up three hits and...
HOUSTON (AP) — Evan Gattis hit an RBI single to cap a three-run rally in the eighth inning keyed by a wild pitch on a strikeout, leading the Houston Astros over the Oakland Athletics 4-3 Wednesday. The comeback allowed the Astros to keep pace in the AL wild-card race. They began the day two games behind Baltimore for the second slot. A's starter Ross Detwiler gave up three hits and...
Some military vets tweet support for 49ers Kaepernick's protest
Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem is apparently winning support from some military veterans on Twitter.
Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem is apparently winning support from some military veterans on Twitter.
A's Trade OF Coco Crisp to Cleveland
Coco Crisp, the 36-year-old switch hitter, is headed to the Cleveland Indians for minor league left-handed pitcher Colt Hynes, the club announced Wednesday.
Coco Crisp, the 36-year-old switch hitter, is headed to the Cleveland Indians for minor league left-handed pitcher Colt Hynes, the club announced Wednesday.
Some military vets tweet support for Kaepernick
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem is apparently winning support from some military veterans on Twitter.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem is apparently winning support from some military veterans on Twitter.
Greinke solid, D'backs beat Cueto and Giants 4-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Zack Greinke threw six solid innings to continue his mastery of San Francisco and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Johnny Cueto and the Giants 4-3 on Tuesday night. Welington Castillo hit a two-run single to cap a four-run fifth that chased Cueto, while A.J. Pollock singled twice and reached four times to help the Diamondbacks end a four-game losing streak to their...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Zack Greinke threw six solid innings to continue his mastery of San Francisco and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Johnny Cueto and the Giants 4-3 on Tuesday night. Welington Castillo hit a two-run single to cap a four-run fifth that chased Cueto, while A.J. Pollock singled twice and reached four times to help the Diamondbacks end a four-game losing streak to their...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar defends Kaepernick protest at SF event
Prominent African Americans including those in the professional sports world are coming to the defense of 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick for his protest
Prominent African Americans including those in the professional sports world are coming to the defense of 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick for his protest
Graveman goes 7 but A's offense sputters in 3-1 loss
HOUSTON (AP) — Kendall Graveman gave the Oakland Athletics another solid outing Tuesday night. If only his hitters could solve Houston's pitching. Collin McHugh threw six scoreless innings, Colby Rasmus and Evan Gattis homered and the Houston Astros beat the Athletics 3-1. Graveman (10-9) allowed three runs and four hits in seven innings but took the loss a night after Oakland fell...
HOUSTON (AP) — Kendall Graveman gave the Oakland Athletics another solid outing Tuesday night. If only his hitters could solve Houston's pitching. Collin McHugh threw six scoreless innings, Colby Rasmus and Evan Gattis homered and the Houston Astros beat the Athletics 3-1. Graveman (10-9) allowed three runs and four hits in seven innings but took the loss a night after Oakland fell...